How Can I Sell My Music Online?

Internet has changed drastically the music industry. Selling music online is easy and the earnings can be really impressive, especially for all those new bands or independent musicians starting in the industry.

Surely, you’re asking yourself how can I sell my albums or CD with so many bands and singers around the world? Actually, the answer is really easy; the key for your success is Internet and the Social Medias.

What do i need to start selling my music online?

First, you’re going to need a domain’s name, it could be your own name or your band’s name. Some companies like esonstore.com give you a subdomain name which is free.

Second, you need a reliable tool that allows you to sell your songs online. When I talk about tool I am talking about a website with all the necessary features to receive online payments, upload songs, albums, covers, sharing and social media features.

Third, have your songs in digital formats, mp3 is the recommended format since it’s recognized and reproduced by all the audio players.

Last, try to advertise your site everywhere you can, forums, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook.

Choosing the right tool to sell my music online:

I agree it may be a hard work to find the right solution to start your own musician website, but there are 3 important things you have to keep in mind once you have made the decision of selling your songs on Internet.

1)    The server where you’re storing your files and music must to be a high performance one that allows your fans download your songs without limitations.

2)    Your website must to have e-commerce features which allow customers and fans to buy the music you’re selling directly through your website.

3)    Sharing features, this is the one of the most important features. Your fans should be able to distribute your music in their websites, blogs and personal profile. Companies like EsongStore offer you many features like Widget so your fans, customers or affiliates can promote your songs. Also, EsongStore offers instant downloading, which is a great services because your fans and customers will be able to download the songs they have purchased instantly after the payment confirmation, your fans get the songs you get the money directly into your Paypal account, no delays. That company do not take a cut of your sales, they charge you a very low monthly cost depending on the package you've contracted.

Keep 100% of your profit:
The benefit of selling your music on your own musician website is that you have complete control over the look and feel that your customers will see. Besides, you keep 100% of the profits from your sales.